2. Graphic Organizers (GO) are pictorial or graphical ways to organize information and thoughts for understanding, remembering, or writing about. Graphic organizers, mind maps and concept maps are powerful tools that can be used to enhance learning and create a foundation for learning.
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7. Steps to make a GO Step 1. List the key concepts. Look over your textbook or notes and choose a key concept. Write the most important ideas related to the concept on a sheet of paper. Include relevant terms, proper names, dates and details in the list. Step 2. Arrange the concepts and titles (defition, types, examples, pictures, dates, importance, functions, etc) in order of importance. Write the main concept at the top of a separate sheet of paper. Jot down specific elements across the bottom of the paper. Write the supporting details throughout the middle of the paper. Step 3 . D raw a circle or square around each concept or title.